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2025 Swim Test

Swim Test Dates*

Reservations are required!

Swim test reservations begin January 30, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

Reservations are made through your NBJG account.

DATE	TIME (Reservation Required)	LOCATION
Saturday, March 8, 2025	8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Corona del Mar High School
Friday, March 14, 2025	5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	Corona del Mar High School
Saturday, March 15, 2025	8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Corona del Mar High School
Saturday, March 22, 2025	8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Corona del Mar High School

Corona del Mar High School

2101 Eastbluff Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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*Swim test dates and times are subject to change. Swim tests take place rain or shine.

How to Prepare

Prior to the Swim Test

Create/update your NBJG account online. Account creation/updating begins in January.
Make a swim test reservation through your NBJG account. Swim test reservations begin January 30, 2025.
Make sure you must have all required documents from the "What to Bring" section below.
All NBJG participants are required to pass the NBJG Swim Test each year in order to qualify for program participation.

After the Swim Test

Once your child passes the swim test, their account will be changed to "swim pass" within four business days.
Review the uniform size chart and input inform items.
Mark your calendar! Be sure to review the registration payment dates found on the NBJG log in page.

Swim Test Requirements

Participant must swim 100 yards (4 lengths of a 25 yard pool) in the times listed below.
Any stroke is allowed during the swim test.
Participant starts in the pool (no diving in).
The only equipment permitted during the swim test is a swimsuit, goggles, and a swim cap.
Participant may try a maximum of 5 times over the course of all tryout days.
Participant must pass the NBJG swim test each year to qualify for the program.
Swim times from other programs and/or coaches are not allowed as a means of qualification.
Once a swimmer passes the current year's swim test, they cannot try again for a faster time.
Age deadlines are firm. Participants cannot move up or down age groups.

Swim time requirements by age:

Born On/Between	Participant's age on June 30, 2025	Division	Swim Time Requirement
July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016	9	D	1:50
July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015	10, 11	C	1:45
July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013	12, 13	B	1:40
July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011	14, 15	A	1:35

What to Bring (Download the checklist!)

ITEM:	NEEDED IF:
Swim Test Form	ALL PARTICIPANTS All participants must bring a printed and signed swim test form before they are allowed in the pool. (The form is found on the "acknowledge & print waiver" tab of your child's account.)
Birth Certificate or Passport	NEEDED IF the child listed on swim test form did not participate in the prior year's summer NBJG Program. If child listed on swim test form did not participate in the prior year's NBJG Program, you must bring their birth certificate or passport for age verification. The document will be returned immediately at check-in.
Proof of Residency	NEEDED IF you are a Newport Beach resident and your child did not participate in the prior year's summer NBJG Program. Families in this category must provide proof-of-residency in order to register during the "New Newport Beach Resident" registration window. See additional details and "acceptable types of proof" at the bottom of this page. Participants who do not live in Newport Beach do not need to bring proof of residency.
Parent/Guardian	ALL PARTICIPANTS All participants must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
Proper Swim Equipment	ALL PARTICIPANTS Should wear goggles, a swim cap, and a fitted, race-style swimsuit. (Loose boardshorts and ruffled/frilly swimsuits cause drag in the water and will slow swimmers down.)

Proof of Newport Beach Residency Documents:

The name listed on the proof-of-residency documents must also match the name of the parent/guardian on the swim test form. This person must be present at the swim test to confirm proof of residency.

Acceptable proof of Newport Beach residency includes (3 documents total):

A Government-Issued Photo ID matching the name of the parent/guardian listed on swim test form. This person must be present at swim test check-in.
AND TWO of the following*:

Mortgage or Lease Contract,

Property Tax Bill,

Utility Bill,

Bank Statement or Check,

Vehicle Registration

*If your government-issued photo ID from item 1 has your current address, you only need 1 proof-of-residency from item 2.